http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_ExposureNorthern Exposure is a dramedy series. It was created by Brand-Falsey Productions, which was recognized with a rare pair of consecutive Peabody Awards in 1991–92 for the show's "depict
in a comedic and often poetic way, the cultural clash between a transplanted New York doctor and the townspeople of fictional Cicely, Alaska"<1> and its stories of how "people of diverse backgrounds and experiences strive to accept their differences and co-exist."<1> Most of Northern Exposure's story arcs are character-driven, with the plots revolving around the eccentricities of the citizens. Critic John Leonard called Northern Exposure "the best of the best television in the past 10 years."<2>
The show started as an eight-episode summer replacement series on CBS in 1990.<2><3> It returned for seven more episodes in spring 1991, then became a regular part of the network's schedule in 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94, three seasons in which the show was among the top 20 in the ratings.<4> Its last season, 1994-95, included a gap during May sweeps when CBS broadcast other programming. A total of 110 episodes were produced.